Dusk
British Fantasy Society: Best Novel winner (2007).
Kosar the thief senses that Rafe Baburn is no ordinary boy. After
witnessing a madman plunder Rafe's village and murder his parents, Kosar knows the boy needs his help. And now, for a reason he cannot fathom,
others are seeking the boy's destruction.
Uncertain where to
begin, Kosar turns to A'Meer, an ex-lover and Shantasi warrior whose
people, unbeknownst to him, have been chosen to safeguard magic's
return. A'Meer knows instantly that it is Rafe who bears this miracle of magic. Now Kosar and a band of unexpected allies embark on a battle to
protect one special boy. For dark forces are closing in – including the
Mages, who have been plotting their own triumphant return.
Tim Lebbon
Tim Lebbon (born 1969) is a horror and dark fantasy writer, and a judge at the 2005 World Fantasy Convention.
Tim Lebbon was born in London. His short story "Reconstructing Amy" won the Bram Stoker Award for Short Fiction in 2001 and his novel Dusk won the 2007 August Derleth Award from the British Fantasy Society for best novel of the year. His novelisation of the movie 30 Days of Night became a New York Times bestseller and won a Scribe Award in 2008. Tim lived in Devon until he was eight and then in Newport until the age of 26. He now lives in Goytre, Monmouthshire with his wife and two children.
Noreela
Noreela consists of two primary books, and includes three additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.